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Inauguration Eurofly A319CJ Munich-Bermuda

Chiguire From Venezuela, joined Sep 2004, 2002 posts, RR: 23
Posted (3 years 4 months 2 weeks 6 days 8 hours ago) and read 8621 times:

Welcome to the report of the Inauguration Flight Eurofly Munich - Bermuda on July 1st.

After a first failed attempt to start the route Munich-Bermuda on June 10th, the first flight on this route took place on July 1st.
Instead of a 767-200ER from British FlyJet, which didn`t receive the authorizations by LBA (the German FAA), an Airbus A319CJ from the Italian carrier Eurofly was chartered. This aircraft will operate from now on a weekly Milan (MXP)- Munich – Bermuda – Munich – Milan rotation on Saturday/Sunday.

Flight: EEZ
MXP-MUC-BDA
07/01/06
Departure time: 16:00 local
Arrival time: 19:45 local
Aircraft: Airbus A319CJ
Configuration: C48

The ACJ can operate this route with up to 31 passengers non-stop. With more than 31 it needs to stop in Shannon.

I must say that this aircraft is extremely comfortable with only 48 Business seats.

Pitch: 147 cm

Nice headsets:

Seats that take you everywhere:

The seats have PTV with VOD. Phone and SMS service will work later.

The service is outstanding. The food is perfect. It is catered in MXP, not in MUC.

The apertizer:

Main course:

Phantastic Crema Catalàn:

The snack before arrival:

Arrival in paradise:

The aircraft operates Milan (MXP) – New York (JFK) from Monday to Friday. People travelling from Italy or Munich to Bermuda willing to pay between 2500 and 3500 USD return will love this flight.

22 replies: All unread, jump to last

VHVXB From Australia, joined Apr 2006, 5507 posts, RR: 32
Reply 1, posted (3 years 4 months 2 weeks 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 8572 times:

Wow i wish every aircraft I travel on is like that. I really enjoyed the pics. What type IFE do they offer?? Internet??

Airbuseric From Netherlands, joined Jan 2005, 1914 posts, RR: 19
Reply 2, posted (3 years 4 months 2 weeks 6 days 6 hours ago) and read 8501 times:

Great report. Didn't know that Eurofly was operating 319CJ's. Interiour seems quite luxury and comfortable. Crema Catalana is originally Creme Brulée isn't it?! Smile

Only tasty if the browned caramelled sugar is crunchy and the creme below is chilled Smile

Yeah, then I will like it too.
So if the flight is well loaded, they stop at SNN. Will this be informed to potential customers upon booking/flight departure?

Flying is finished for 2009. In 2010: I booked to secure the Q400 on a new route from LCY, for January...

A342 From Germany, joined Jul 2005, 3831 posts, RR: 1
Reply 3, posted (3 years 4 months 2 weeks 6 days 4 hours ago) and read 8360 times:

Quoting Chiguire (Thread starter):
The ACJ can operate this route with up to 31 passengers non-stop. With more than 31 it needs to stop in Shannon.

Is this also the case on the MXP-JFK route ?

Exceptions confirm the rule.

B707Stu From United States, joined Feb 2005, 918 posts, RR: 4
Reply 4, posted (3 years 4 months 2 weeks 6 days 4 hours ago) and read 8326 times:

I wonder why all the pictures don't open for me.

767747 From United States, joined Jan 2005, 843 posts, RR: 11
Reply 5, posted (3 years 4 months 2 weeks 6 days 2 hours ago) and read 8254 times:

Great pictures! Wow, I wish every flight across the atlantic was like that. The food looks terrific. Did you get much in the way of service from MXP-MUC?

BA319-131 From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2001, 6155 posts, RR: 52
Reply 6, posted (3 years 4 months 2 weeks 6 days 2 hours ago) and read 8223 times:

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Nice photo's!

What was the load like?

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Mark

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Mhodgson From United Kingdom (England), joined Dec 2002, 4969 posts, RR: 40
Reply 7, posted (3 years 4 months 2 weeks 6 days 2 hours ago) and read 8212 times:

Looks like a great interior - and thats one serious breadstick!

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Chiguire From Venezuela, joined Sep 2004, 2002 posts, RR: 23
Reply 8, posted (3 years 4 months 2 weeks 6 days 1 hour ago) and read 8197 times:

Quoting VHVXB (Reply 1):
What type IFE do they offer?? Internet??

No, they don`t have internet. They are going to offer a SMS and short Email service only. But the contract with the provider is not signed yet. MXP-JFK operations run since May only and it will take a bit of time.

Quoting Airbuseric (Reply 2):
Interiour seems quite luxury and comfortable. Crema Catalana is originally Creme Brulée isn't it?!

Yes, I think it`s similar. But there is no "burned" sugar on it.....

Quoting Airbuseric (Reply 2):
So if the flight is well loaded, they stop at SNN. Will this be informed to potential customers upon booking/flight departure?

The fuel stop will only take about 20 minutes and is calculated in the schedule. So if the don`t stop they will arrive about 20 min. ahead of schedule - like in this case. Otherwise they will need the full scheduled time and arrive at 8pm in BDA.

Quoting A342 (Reply 3):
Quoting Chiguire (Thread starter):
The ACJ can operate this route with up to 31 passengers non-stop. With more than 31 it needs to stop in Shannon.

Is this also the case on the MXP-JFK route ?

Good question. I don`t know about that. But I suppose it is the case as the distance is about the same as MUC-BDA....

Quoting 767747 (Reply 5):
Did you get much in the way of service from MXP-MUC?

Sorry, I don`t know about the catering on MXP-MUC. I boarded in MUC.

767747 From United States, joined Jan 2005, 843 posts, RR: 11
Reply 9, posted (3 years 4 months 2 weeks 6 days 1 hour ago) and read 8187 times:

My apoligies. I for some reason thought you had boarded in MUC.

Semsem From Israel, joined Jul 2005, 1769 posts, RR: 2
Reply 10, posted (3 years 4 months 2 weeks 5 days 16 hours ago) and read 8033 times:

What was the load like? Looks like heaven.

ChiefT From Germany, joined Jun 2005, 111 posts, RR: 0
Reply 11, posted (3 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 13 hours ago) and read 7184 times:

How many passengers were on this particular flight and the return flight?

Fly On!

Debonair From Germany, joined Jan 2004, 1136 posts, RR: 3
Reply 12, posted (3 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 12 hours ago) and read 7111 times:

Quoting ChiefT (Reply 11):
How many passengers were on this particular flight and the return flight?

Hi, no gurantee... I heard rumors of only ONE return passenger to MUC...

VinnieWinnie From France, joined Nov 2005, 449 posts, RR: 0
Reply 13, posted (3 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 12 hours ago) and read 7094 times:

Quoting Chiguire (Thread starter):
Instead of a 767-200ER from British FlyJet, which didn`t receive the authorizations by LBA (the German FAA), an Airbus A319CJ from the Italian carrier Eurofly was chartered.

Can anyone explain us the background of this new flight? Luxurious tourism catering a few minted people? Was the 767-200 also supposed to be converterd in such a luxurious configuration?

I am confused...

Chiguire From Venezuela, joined Sep 2004, 2002 posts, RR: 23
Reply 14, posted (3 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 12 hours ago) and read 7063 times:

Quoting VinnieWinnie (Reply 13):
Can anyone explain us the background of this new flight? Luxurious tourism catering a few minted people? Was the 767-200 also supposed to be converterd in such a luxurious configuration?

Yes, this one: http://www.flyfirstclass.biz

Quoting Debonair (Reply 12):
Quoting ChiefT (Reply 11):
How many passengers were on this particular flight and the return flight?

Hi, no gurantee... I heard rumors of only ONE return passenger to MUC...

Do you mean I was alone ? Definetly not ! This would have been an awsome experience. There were 10 passengers on board.
And about the return flight: Please be aware that this was an "empty leg".

Semsem From Israel, joined Jul 2005, 1769 posts, RR: 2
Reply 15, posted (3 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 8 hours ago) and read 6858 times:

Only 10 passengers? When I went to Bermuda everyone was either American or British. I wonder if their flight to New York does well. If it was an AZ flight I am sure it would do well but as Eurofly is not linked to a major frequent flyer program I wonder?

USAFHummer From United States, joined May 2000, 10685 posts, RR: 63
Reply 16, posted (3 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 6 hours ago) and read 6701 times:

Thanks for the excellent photo report...the cabin looks incredible!

Greg

Chief A.net college football stadium self-pic guru

PlaneHunter From Germany, joined Mar 2006, 3151 posts, RR: 71
Reply 17, posted (3 years 4 months 1 week 3 days 15 hours ago) and read 5837 times:

Hi Chiguire,

great report and excellent pictures! Very comfortable interior and the food looks really tasteful.

PH

Nothing's worse than flying the same reg twice...

Luisde8cd From Venezuela, joined Aug 2004, 2461 posts, RR: 51
Reply 18, posted (3 years 4 months 4 days 5 hours ago) and read 5332 times:

Excellent report Chiguire! I wish all my flights were like this one.

Hope to see you soon in CCS Smile

Saludos desde Caracas,
Luis

Viasa we miss you!. Good times will return after Chavez is gone!

Lostturttle From Bermuda, joined Dec 2006, 139 posts, RR: 0
Reply 19, posted (2 years 8 months 3 weeks 2 days 7 hours ago) and read 4059 times:

Thanks for the link, I enjoyed reading this report. Lots of great ideas but alas not all make it past the first year

Aleksandar From Serbia, joined Jul 2000, 2986 posts, RR: 35
Reply 20, posted (2 years 8 months 3 weeks 1 day 23 hours ago) and read 3731 times:

I don't know about the rest of you guys, but I would love to fly this way Wink

Great trip report! Really, really great. There is only one question that I have. Is it me or does it seem that those PTV screens are a bit too small?

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Stylo777 From Turkey, joined Feb 2006, 2243 posts, RR: 8
Reply 21, posted (2 years 8 months 3 weeks 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 3276 times:

great pics and beautiful a/c

Chiguire From Venezuela, joined Sep 2004, 2002 posts, RR: 23
Reply 22, posted (2 years 8 months 3 weeks 1 day 1 hour ago) and read 3118 times:

Quoting Aleksandar (Reply 20):
Is it me or does it seem that those PTV screens are a bit too small?

They have a regular size - just look small because the seats are so large. But of course they could be bigger.
Unfortunately Eurofly has now returned this aircraft and is not flying Milan-New York any more with this A319CJ.